Gutter hanger



May 23, 1944, T. L. SCOTT 2,349,467

GUTTER HANGER Filed May 19, 1943 2 Sheets-S1168; l

Inventor Z. scoff T T O C s L GUTTER HANGER Filed May 19, 1943 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 I n ventor Patented May 23, 1944 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE GUTTER HANGER Thomas L. Scott, Johnstown, Pa.

Application May 19, 1943, Serial No. 487,657

1 Claim.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in hangers for eave troughs or gutters, the principal object being to provide a hanger which can be manufactured at less expense due to its more brief construction than present-day types of hangers now in general use.

Another important object of the invention is to provide a trough or gutter hanger wherein the usual supporting arm is fastened to the bracket in a much simpler manner than heretofore, thus saving the use of elements and also conserving time and effort on the part of labor.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to the reader of the following description.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is an elevational view of the assembly with the hanger in vertical section.

Figure 2 is a section taken on the line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a section taken on the line 3--3 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is an elevational view of the assembly showing the hanger in vertical section and showing a modified form of detent means.

Figure 5 is a section on the line 55 of Figure 4.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary rear elevational view of the upper portion of the assembly.

Referring to the drawings wherein like numerals designate like parts, it can be seen that the hanger consists broadly of two main factors, namely, a hanger 5 and a trough or gutter supporting arm 6.

More specifically, the arm 6 consists of an elongated arcuate member 1 having a downturned outer end 8 and a hook-shaped formation 9 at its inner end. The inner end of the arm 6 has a head formation I 0 formed to provide a straight edge I I for rest against the back wall l2 of the hanger 5.

In the form of the invention shown in Figure 1, a pin is provided at the upper inner end of the arcuate member 1, this pin extending inclinedly as at [3, vertically as at M, and then obliquely in the opposite direction as at [5.

It can be seen that the back wall I2 of the hanger 5 has a plurality of vertically spaced openings l6 therein for receiving the pin I3 in order to support the pin against vertical movement and to hold the straight edge II definitely against the back wall [2.

The hanger 5 is constructed of a single piece of sheet metal, the intermediate portion of which is bent outwardly as at H, I1 and then inwardly as at l8, 18 to the back wall I2, thus defining a channelway in which the head portion ll] of the arm 6 is seated.

The head portion III is preferably provided with a plurality of vertically spaced openings 19 and the inwardly and outwardly bent portions l1, 18 are likewise formed with openings 28.

Cotter keys 2| can be disposed through registering openings I9, 20, either as an additional securing means to the pin l3, or in the event the pin is left off of the arm such as in the case of the arm generally referred to by referencecharacter 6 in Figure 4. This type of arm 6' as shown in Figure 4, can be used with the same constructed hanger 5 as represented in Figure 1.

It is to be observed, that the portions l1, ll of the hanger have side wings 22 which are apertured as at 23 to receive suitable securing means for securing the same to eaves.

While the foregoing specification sets forth the invention in specific terms, it is to be understood that numerous changes in the shape, size and materials may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

Having described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

A trough hanger comprising a bracket including a vertical channel portion, an arcuate trough supporting arm having a straight inner end positioned within the channel and against the base thereof, and readily detachable means between the arm and the bracket, said readily detachable means consisting in the provision of an oifset pin on the inner end of the arm and having the bracket formedwith an opening for receiving the pin.

THOMAS L. SCOTT. 

